
The No Laws Mamit Zone was a region where all kinds of criminals and offenders gathered.
There are even rumors all over the world that due to the evil energy these lawbreakers emit, this criminal-filled land is so silent that no plants can grow on it.
But it's not a rumor. Mamite, in fact, is a barren desert where not a single blade of grass grows.
The sun was shining on the area.
The criminals crawling in the small town are like disgusting insects.
There is no gate to enter the city. There was only a broken signpost surrounded by trash. And as soon as you walk past that sign, you are inside Mamit.
"Here comes the newcomer, you son of a bitch!"
A large man shouted as he barged into one of the downtown pubs. He carried an equally large and terrifying iron rod on his back.
“Bwahaha! Newcomer my ass. I'm sure you came back because you were put on the wanted list again. Damn it, are you salmon or something? Stop always coming back, lmao!”
The people inside the pub cheered happily as they all recognized the big man. Teasing someone to the point of losing their voice, pointing fingers, and throwing an entire cup of beer is a traditional way of greeting others.
Bumped! Destroy it! Clangs!
Thick mugs hit the head and chest of the 'newcomer'. Fractions of glass covered the floor along with a sea of beer. Even so, the bartender did not even bother to glance at the mess, let alone clean it up.
The giant man who was hit by countless cups smiled happily and grabbed one of the glass shards on the floor.
Pride.
Shortly thereafter, a scene that could usually only be seen in the circus occurred. The man chewed on the piece of glass and swallowed it.
"Fright! my salmon. The actual birthplace of The Great Thonk is here in Mamit! Drink, everybody! The drink is on me today!”
“Jeez, Think. What are you doing this time so you have to run away and come back here? Come on, talk up. Let's listen to the story.”
“Kuhahahaha! I, Great Thonk, have fun with women ***** upscale in Ekan.” Kingdom
“Ooh! Who's that?"
“No idea, just a girl from a noble family. And I killed five guards who came to arrest me. Gosh, do they really think they can catch me with a regular guard? They keep sending him too.”
"Kuhaha, those fucking idiots."
“Ya, yes. That's why I crushed it like a mashed potato. About fifty of them? As I destroyed them, I subconsciously headed towards Mamit, and found myself here before I realized it.
“For the Thonk massacre! A toast!"
"Return! Welcome aboard! It's good to see you again!"
Sip, gulp, gulp!
The men emptied their glasses.
The rowdy madness calmed down as everyone was busy spending their beers. But in the meantime…
Kreaac…
A boy entered the bar wearing a tattered robe.
It was Jin.
"Huh?"
“It looks like there's a newcomer this time.”
Thonk and the others exchanged glances, asking each other if anyone knew who this was. But everyone shook their heads.
Yoke, buk.
A loud voice echoed every time Jin stepped in with his tattered old boots. He quietly crossed the room and sat down next to Thonk.
“One glass of cold water. And some simple snacks.”
Jin took out one silver coin from his breast pocket and flicked it to the bartender.
“Hah.”
The bartender caught the coin and snorted as if he could not believe what had happened. Shortly after, the entire pub burst into laughter.
“Kya!”
“Wow, I thought I was watching the protagonist of an action novel or something. Look at her. He's a natural in acting cool!”
"So? Who are you, hm? Some 9-star knights? ”
“Can't you see? He must be a legendary swordsman! Pfffft!”
The men who were making sarcastic comments all simultaneously changed their expressions. They quickly stood up and surrounded Jin with threatening grins and laughter.
“Hey, Mr. New Arrivals. I, Great Thonk, am in a good mood today. So, don't bother each other, okay? If you kneel down and suck everyone's toes now, I'll forgive you—kurgh!”
Thonk was cut off before he could even finish his sentence. In fact, he would never be able to finish his sentence again because the tip of the dagger Jin took out was lodged in Thonk's neck.
The giant man stood too close to Jin without keeping his guard up, so he didn't even have time to react to the boy's attack. No one had expected this brat to stab the neck of a giant like Thonk without the slightest hesitation.
“Keuk, grrr..”
As soon as Jin pulled out his dagger, blood spurted out from Thonk's wound as he fell to the floor.
A long silence followed. No one made a single sound. Jin silently waved his finger at the bartender, urging him to bring along his cold water and snacks.
"He's gone!"
"Thonk is gone!"
“I know this will happen someday, pffft.”
Soon enough, the people around Jin scattered.
They behaved as if the friendly conversation they had with Thonk not long ago was just a trick and went back to their respective desks, chugging the beers in their home group.
This is a common occurrence. No matter how friendly they act with Thonk, there is no true friendship between them.
'As Master used to say, this place is filled with lunatics.'
The reason they showed interest in Jin was because he looked weak. They were curious to know why a boy—who did not seem to have grown hair there— entered into the den of criminals as if it was nothing.
However, their question had found an answer.
Jin kills Thonk with a dagger and, in doing so, gains the approval of the criminals inside the pub. This is how Mamit residents ‘welcome’ newcomers.
Cocktail.
The bartender put the glass on Jin's table. A cup of cold water.
"I didn't put in any poison."
"Even I know that killing people with poison is taboo here."
“It seems you know a lot about Mamit even though you are young. Are your parents or siblings familiar with this place?”
"It's none of your business."
Stick up.
This time, Jin flicked the gold coin to the bartender, who simply shrugged in response.
"What do you want? The drugs? There is one product that is going crazy on Mamit recently. Or looking for someone?”
"The last. Is that enough to cover the cost?”
The barkeeper rubbed the coins with a handkerchief and calmly weighed them with his hands. Its great weight proves that it is a real gold coin.
“Depends on who you are looking for.”
"Is there someone who went with Hyster in this area?"
"No. That, I'm sure.”
Jin clicked his tongue as if he was disappointed.
"I saw. Then just bring my snacks. And if you can, recommend some lodging to stay tonight. Preferably a place without insects. ”
'Place without insects' signifies the safest lodging in Mamit.
“Then I just found out the place. There's an inn called Moonlit Well to the west of town. The Mamit King lives there, so there is no need to make a fuss when you enter. ”
"Thank you."
Jin emptied his plate of rough bread and dried bacon before leaving the pub.
The atmosphere inside 'Moonlit Well' was very different from that of the pub, as the most influential people in Mamit lived in it. It was very clean and orderly, like an ordinary inn outside of Mamit.
It was not comparable to a high-class inn in a big city. But at the very least, the client would not find a lowly criminal who behaved like a stray dog.
'Even if he was the lover of the Hidden Palace Master, he was merely the disgrace of the Tzendler Clan. This was the only place where Alkaro Tzendler could stay in the city.'
There is no need to go to the underground black market to buy more information about Alkaro.
According to documents and information sent by the Tzendler Clan to Runcandels, Alkaro was not someone who would willingly spend the night in a dirty and humid inn. He was an arrogant rich boy who had no difficulties in life.
Alkaro Tzendler acted obediently to the powerful and arrogant to the weak. He only wants premium goods and services and is obsessed with hedonistic pleasures. The only qualities he had were his good looks and bloodline.
There is only one reason why these fancy pants live in this dangerous city.
It was a shallow scheme that tried to regain the attention of the Hidden Palace Master, as he had recently been engrossed in another lover.
Childish tantrums along the lines 'will you really not show me any attention when I am in a dangerous place?'
But if the Hidden Palace Master really paid attention to him and came to Mamit to check on Alkaro now, Jin would not have another chance to kill him for a long time. If Master himself were to protect Alkaro personally, even Luna would not be able to kill him.
That was why the Tzendler Clan immediately tasked the Runcandels with using this opportunity.
'For now, rumors about me will spread around Mamit. Things like "a boy kills Thonk as soon as he arrives, and he searches for someone named Hister," should spread to everyone.'
Jin had wreaked havoc in the pub for a reason.
After causing a commotion at the location where low-ranking informants gathered, he had spread false information, saying that he was looking for Sister. That he had come all this way to look for this specific person.
And this rumor will reach the Hidden Palace guards protecting Alkaro in a day. Jin did this because the bodyguards most likely checked the identity of each customer.
As a result, Jin would naturally be removed from their priority surveillance target. If someone came with the intention of killing Alkaro, they would not suspect a boy like Jin who did not hide his presence and clumsily walked around with great difficulty in the city.
'The people who came to kill Alkaro so far were all skilled, hired mercenaries. But since I look much more careless, it is unlikely they will suspect me.’
Alkaro's bodyguards would not focus on people like Jin who had clear goals.
In fact, they would be more wary of someone like Thonk—a villain familiar with the city of it—who had just returned to Mamit for no apparent reason.
A killer wants to blend in with the residents and blend in with them, trying not to attract attention. But with the way Jin did it, he stood out to be forgotten. As they say, it's darkest under the lights.
In fact, his strategy works like magic.
The people observing Jin in the Moonlight Well during the day seemed to let down their guards as soon as night fell.
'It seems that the three are the guards of the Hidden Palace who protected Alkaro ... They appear to be 6-star or stronger. If I face them head-on, I have a very small chance of winning.’
If he fully used magic and spiritual power, Jin could somehow face one of them. Two or more is impossible.
The whole day passed, but Alkaro was nowhere to be seen. Jin came to the conclusion that Alkaro was constantly staying in his room, eating the food his bodyguards brought him.
'It was impossible to kill him by entering his room. There might be more men standing guard inside at all times. In that case, I should wait for him to come out.’
Jin recalled Alkaro's personality as written in the documents sent by the Tzendler Clan.
'Alkaro Tzendler is obsessed with hedonistic pleasures.'
Suddenly, Jin recalled something the bartender had said to him the day before in the pub.
What do you want? The drugs? There is one product that is going crazy on Mamit recently.
It's very possible that Alkaro was stuck in his room using drugs.
As soon as his mind reached that conclusion, Jin wiped his forehead and descended into the lobby. He planned to open the cold one and get to know the others in the lobby.
But once he arrived, he had to prevent his shock and shock from appearing on his face.
"Why?! Why can't you do it?! You were fine until yesterday! ”
“I can't do it anymore.”
“Damn it! Get more, I say! ”
The young man rampaging in the middle of the lobby was Alkaro Tzendler himself. Jin had remembered the face of his target first, so he recognized him immediately. It seemed that he was angry that one of his bodyguards had not given him more medicine.
'Ah ... douchebag your typical low.'
Jin smiled evilly in his mind.